Wild trims roster to 46

Wild have 28 forwards, 14 defenseman and 4 goalies heading into preseason play this week SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has reduced its training camp roster to 46 players. Minnesota Wild Training Camp [...]

Remembering Jori Jones

Remembering Jori by Bryan Zollman   When hearts break together, they mend together. That is the hope of the Roseville and Gustavus hockey communities as they deal with the sudden loss of one of their own. Jori Jones, 19, was traveling with teammates when they were involved in a two-vehicle [...]

What should dryland training accomplish?

Workouts should focus on speed of hands, speed of feet and speed of mind. For 150 years, North American hockey coaches have NOT met to outline the purpose of dryland training. Instead, it was left to strength coaches, scientists and fitness instructors to tell hockey what to do. On the [...]

OFFICIALLY SPEAKING – THREE RULES AND TOTAL INSANITY

There’s something about amateur hockey that often brings out the worst in anybody. This includes coaches, scorekeepers, and yup, USA Hockey. Let’s start with the governing body. USA Hockey publishes a weekly educational piece online called Ask the Official. As many of you readers know, it poses allegedly submitted questions, [...]

University of St. Thomas to take on Minnesota State University 
in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Face-Off Classic

Two of the top women’s teams from the country’s premier hockey conference will battle in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Face-Off Classic, Thursday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. CST, at Maple Grove Ice Arena in Maple Grove, Minn. The contest will feature the University of St. Thomas against [...]

Turning the corner

You’re not alone if you feel like a klutz cornering to the right. You’re not alone if you feel like a klutz (like me) cornering to the right. Did you ever wonder if you’re the only one who struggles more doing crossover corners to the right (clockwise)?  Actually, you’re in [...]

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Vol. 40 – January 18, 2023

Let’s Play Hockey 2023 Summer Hockey Guide goes into details about summer hockey in the area.

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Latest issue

Summer Hockey Edition

Vol. 40 – January 18, 2023

Let’s Play Hockey 2023 Summer Hockey Guide goes into details about summer hockey in the area.

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